Name: Spelt and Carrot Teething Sticks for Babies
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4

These soft sticks made from spelt flour and finely grated carrots are wonderful for babies exploring their first solid foods. They are completely salt-free and easy for small hands to grasp. Gnawing on them often soothes gum pressure and brings joy as babies explore new textures in their own time.

Ingredients

100 g spelt flour (finely milled, organic if possible)
50 g carrots (very finely grated)
2 tbsp canola oil (suitable for baby food)
30 ml water

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (standard bake).
Peel and grate the carrots very finely.
Knead the spelt flour, grated carrots, canola oil, and water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
Shape the dough into finger-thick sticks, about 10 centimeters long.
Place the sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden but still soft.
Let them cool completely and check the temperature before offering them to your child.

Variations & Tips

Vary the vegetables: Instead of carrots, you can use finely grated apple or zucchini.
Storage: The baked sticks keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for about two days.
Freezing: They freeze beautifully, allowing you to thaw individual sticks as needed.
For the family: For older children, you can add mild herbs like a little parsley to the dough.

Allergy & Safety Information

Spelt contains gluten. Introduce gluten-containing foods individually and in small amounts to easily observe any reactions. Always supervise your child while eating to prevent choking. The sticks are soft but still require some basic chewing or gumming movements. If you have any concerns about starting solid foods, speak with your pediatrician.

Nutritional Information

Spelt flour provides valuable carbohydrates and B vitamins for daily energy. Carrots contribute beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. Canola oil helps absorb these fat-soluble vitamins and provides essential fatty acids for development.

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (standard bake).

Peel and grate the carrots very finely.

Knead the spelt flour, grated carrots, canola oil, and water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Shape the dough into finger-thick sticks, about 10 centimeters long.

Place the sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden but still soft.

Let them cool completely and check the temperature before offering them to your child.

Variations & Tips

Vary the vegetables: Instead of carrots, you can use finely grated apple or zucchini.

Storage: The baked sticks keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for about two days.

Freezing: They freeze beautifully, allowing you to thaw individual sticks as needed.

For the family: For older children, you can add mild herbs like a little parsley to the dough.

Allergy & Safety Information